Profile: In the upper levels of minor league baseball, there’s no denying the fact new Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Dave Sappelt has raked. However, even with his success, a split still exists as to whether Sappelt’s ceiling is that of a big league regular or “tweener” which is not entirely surprising considering he physically fits the classic speedster profile, but offers little in terms of speed. This immediately raises questions as to whether he can hit at the top of a lineup and man centerfield. With the Cubs organization in a state of transition right now, more roster purging should lead to increased opportunity for playing time. Just keep in mind Brett Jackson is considered the centerfielder of the future in Chicago and is a more highly regarded prospect than Sappelt. Avoid him in all but the deepest of dynasty leagues as Sappelt’s stat lines offer value he’s unlikely to live up to as a professional. (Mike Newman)

The Quick Opinion: Dave Sappelt fits the classic “tweener” profile at the big league level and profiles as more of a fourth outfielder until he proves otherwise.

Profile: Dave Sappelt and Tony Campana figure to battle for the opening day fourth outfielder position, with Sappelt as the present favorite, given Campana's struggles in 2012 and Sappelt's impressive callup numbers. That said, Sappelt does not bring an abundance of any one skill to the Cubs, and from a fantasy perspective, his usefulness is minimal. (Bradley Woodrum)

Profile: Seventy eight plate appearances. That’s how much major league time Dave Sappelt saw in Chicago in 2012, and it’s exactly how much he saw in 2013 as well. What he did with them is another story. 2012: .275/.351/.449. 2013: .240/.269/.280. 2012: 0.8 WAR. 2013: -0.5 WAR. One difference, year over year? Sappelt’s absurd .455 batting average on balls in play against lefites in 2012 dropped to a more reasonable .279. With it most of his other numbers crashed as well. A number of similar characters already exist on the roster, so the Cubs releasing Sappelt was hardly a surprise. He does not have a major league job at the time of this writing. Until he does, it’s safe to ignore for fantasy purposes. Even then... (Jack Weiland)

The Quick Opinion: He's got some speed and defense, but only one of those show up in the fantasy box score, and the combination is not one that demands playing time.